NEWSWAVE

Tom Howe looks back at some of the best bits from across CHAOS Radio. In this episode we spend the day at Poltair Park as part of the Summer Wellbeing Festival as we hear from organisations working hard to support people in St Austell with their health and wellbeing. Forget Me Not Chorus tell us about their singing for Dementia and we hear from Florence who completed the 3 Peak Challenge is 24 hours! 

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In this episode of NEWSWAVE we're on site at Boardmasters Festival in Newquay. Tom Howe speaks to performers, organisations and festival goers as they enjoy Cornwall's biggest music event. 

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Join Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.

In this episode, we take a trip to Sticker Vintage Rally & Country Fayre to talk Griggs Country Store, American cars and the importance of buying local. We're on the ground at Charlestown Regatta and we go behind the scenes at the brand new home of Truro City FC.

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Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.

In the latest episode, we join Dr Ruth Goldstein, Assistant Director of Public Health for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, to mark the launch of ‘Healthier Together, a campaign to encourage us all to make small changes in our daily lives to improve our health and wellbeing.

We check in with Vicki Finch who, after 40 years, has turned her mum’s story 'The Adventures of Harry The Hippo and the Magic Apple Trees' into a physical picture book in aid of the NSPCC.

As well as that, we take a trip to Sticker Vintage Rally to meet committee chairman John Vine, ahead of a weekend that promises historic vehicles, a craft fayre, trade stands and much more besides.

If all that wasn’t enough, we visit singer-songwriter Nate Silas to explore ‘RISING’ - a collaboration of independent musicians raising funds for the War Child Foundation - and hear from Niall Dunne about Creation Fest, a free summer festival filled with music and over 100 activities for people of all ages.

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Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.

In the latest episode, we join CHAOS Radio arts correspondent, Cathy Davies, to discuss her work with young people in the community.

We check in with Cornwall Air Ambulance for an update on their HELi2 appeal, an attempt to secure a second AW169 helicopter to enhance their ability to respond to emergencies.

As well as that, we take a trip to Cornwall College to meet with national bricklaying sensation Jack Smith and Apprenticeship Programme Manager Neil Cochrane.

If all that wasn’t enough, we visit an Employability Support Open Day ran by Seetec Pluss at White River Place and hear from Melissa Morse, of Kernow Serenity, to learn all about Women's Circles on national self-care day.

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Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.

In the latest episode, we join Emma Forrest of Girlguiding Cornwall to explore how they make a difference to the lives of young girls and their communities across nearly two hundred groups in the Duchy alone.

We check in with life member Jean Caddy on the opening day of Charlestown Regatta Week, an annual tradition that brings together the local community for some fun and fundraising.

As well as that, we take a trip to St Denys Church, where the bells are ringing once more after the community of St Dennis overwhelmingly supported an 18-month project to extensively renovate and repair them.

If all that wasn’t enough, we visit the Stithians Show with People in Mind presenter Zara Shoesmith and join a group from Cornwall preparing to climb each of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon - inside 24 hours - in aid of the PSPA.

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Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.

In the latest episode, we join more than 1,200 primary school students at an event organised by anti-racism charity Black Voices Cornwall at The Hall for Cornwall to mark the 76th anniversary of Windrush.

We check in with two of the main attractions at last weekend’s Paradhis Festival at Boconnoc Estate - Andy Blackwell from 7th Rise and Alex Metcalf of The Tree Listening Project. 

As well as that, we take a trip to Duchy College Rosewarne to mark the achievements of a number of newly-registered veterinary nurses, during a special celebration day. 

If all that wasn’t enough, we look back on another of the events attended by the team at CHAOS Radio this summer - the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival - where we meet Falmouth Town Manager Richard Gates and Redruth-based sea shanty group Kessenyan.

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Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.

In the latest episode, we join local students and teachers to talk about the importance of reading and the enjoyment that can come from it, taking inspiration from last week’s St Austell Festival of Children’s Literature.

We check in with Sam Houston, a community fundraiser for Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, ahead of Tunes in Treverbyn later this month.

As well as that, we take a trip to Charlestown to report on the reopening of The Pier House and the neighbouring Harbour Beer House following the effects of a fire in January of 2023.

If all that wasn’t enough, we sit down with Sian Powell, exhibition and engagement officer at Wheal Martyn, to discuss their new tour, in support of Speak Cornish Week, as well as bringing you the latest from this week’s Eden Sessions, headlined by The National and Rick Astley.

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Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.

In the latest episode, we join co-organiser Julie Sykes and Cornish based author Naomi Jones to talk about this week’s eagerly-anticipated St Austell Festival of Children’s Literature.

We check in with Melanie Portlock, Community Health and Wellbeing Coordinator here at The CHAOS Group, during a student workshop designed with Arts Lab around the five ways of wellbeing. 

As well as that, we take a trip to The Eden Project to capture a flavour of this summer’s opening three Eden Sessions, featuring Crowded House, Fatboy Slim and Paulo Nutini.

If all that wasn’t enough, we sit down with Gareth Fitzpatrick and Sarah Hart to relive an the thrills and spills of Cornball 2024.

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Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas.

In the latest episode, we join 1,500 fun runners at RAF St Mawgan for a record breaking Rainbow Run that raised £100,000 towards the vital services and support offered by Children’s Hospice South West.

We check in with Tarn Lamb, Chief Executive Officer for Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change, at a Mad Hatters Tea Party held in support of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024.

As well as that, we take a trip to Newquay Orchard and their popular fayre to learn about everything they have to offer, including adult education, community volunteering and a diverse range of events.

If all that wasn’t enough, we sit down with Gemma Pople, interim CEO of Konnect Communities, to mark the community interest company’s ten years of support for individuals with complex needs, and get the latest from Gerrans and St Mawes United Football Club with Andrew Ayre.

If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact [email protected].